MINR · Piper PA-22-160 · 2008-08-15 · Cleveland, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC08CA283
Event ID
20080912X01443
Type
Accident
Date
2008-08-15
Location
Cleveland, GA, USA
Coordinates
34.561668, -83.713333
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-22-160
Registration
N8906D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.